Jorge Alcala vs. Rich Barnes — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Jorge Alcala as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jorge Alcala posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.264 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Jorge Alcala had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.